Operations Specialist II 12-month Limited Duration Employee

EF; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's in London is seeking a Ratings Operations analyst to review debt documents and apply rating procedures to issuance data. You will input data, determine qualifications, and develop knowledge of financial instruments while supporting issuer relationships.

A minimum undergraduate degree and 2-3 years' experience are expected; German language is a plus. This role offers an on-site work arrangement in a dynamic, global ratings environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience reviewing debt documents or financial/legal documentation preferred.
• German language proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review lengthy debt documents and rating provisions.
• Apply defined rules, guidelines & procedures to issuance data.
• Determine qualification using criteria for current rating or need for analysis.
• Enter debt data after document review ensuring accuracy.
• Develop knowledge of financial instruments, policies, and practices.
• Support issuer relationships and respond to inquiries.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Time management

German language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action - enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of MS programs including: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate complex business concepts to a senior audience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the drive and enthusiasm required to achieve results and assume customer satisfaction.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Familiarity with debt capital markets preferred (e.g. coursework and/or relevant work experience) with prior experience of financial/legal documentation review
• Proficiency in German language both verbal and written is a plus

Education

• Minimum undergraduate degree (e.g., Bachelor's degree)
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Review lengthy debt documents and rating relevant provisions within the deal documents or pricing supplements.

• Responsible for applying various rules, guidelines & procedures to a subset of issuance submitted for rating assignment
• Determine qualification using defined criteria for current published rating or whether analysis is required by Lead Analyst
• Entry of debt data following document review, ensuring your work is accurate
• Continue to develop broad based knowledge of financial instruments, policies, and related business practices
• Facilitate comprehensive issuance portfolio management and issuer relationship management where needed
• Promptly & efficiently elevate, identify and research issuance, discrepancies, conflicts or otherwise & summarize findings for the Lead Analyst
• As part of the rating process, associate will, as needed, interact with issuers, investors and intermediaries
• Provide professional and prompt resolution related to inquiries for both internal & external clients
• Willing to accept new challenges and demonstrates flexibility with last minute changes in commitments and deadlines
• Participate in ad hoc special projects

About The Team

The Ratings Operations team plays a critical role in supporting the ratings process by reviewing debt issuance documentation, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of rating-related data. Working closely with analysts, issuers, investors, and other market participants, the team helps facilitate efficient rating operations while supporting high-quality service delivery for internal and external stakeholders.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.